Powerconnect 6224 configuration for iSCSI
I have a few servers that I need to connect to hitachi HUS110 storage (using iSCSI). they are already connected to the storage using 2 dumb switches without any configuration. each server is connected...
View Articlerandom PCs loses connection on network
A weird thing started happening a few weeks ago. Random PCs stopping being connected to our network. PC shows a yellow symbol on NIC card icon on taskbar. Will give 169._______ IP So far I have tried,...
View ArticleUbiquiti Airvision Performance on Production Network
I'm looking at UBNT Airvision as a solution for CCTV in one of our satelitte offices (but connected via dark fibre) and would like to know what kind of performance hit spicefolk have experienced when...
View ArticleFolder/file sharing permissions
Hi Guys, I am running Server 2008 r2 and need to set up a share for 8 individuals. I have created a folder and added the files (spreadsheets) that need to be shared. The problem I have is some of the...
View ArticlePrivate WAN Routing Help
Hi, I'm trying to help out with sharing internet over a private WAN installed between two sites, unfortunately the routers are controlled by a company that won't respond to support requests, but they...
View ArticleDoes anyone daisy chain the 5 port switches?
I need help deciding whether to run new cable, which is a pain or get more 24 - 48 port switches? I have alot of test equipment that needs alot of ports at least near the area and so the way it is...
View ArticleServer Online offline board
Im looking for a plug-in/script to run that has a simple name of device (servers) ip address, descriptions to display on a large screen. i can not find a plug in in spiceworks or the script center to...
View ArticleUnable to browse web
Windows 7 PC. Unable to browse using IE9. Neither host names (www.google.com) nor their IP (e.g. 173.194.75.105) work. Can ping hosts on internet by name. Not using proxy. No other computer in same...
View ArticleStacking Dell 5524 Switches
I have read the manual and it seems pretty straight forward. My first switch is in Master Mode and has an ID of "1". I statically assigned the second switch "2" then shut it off. I then attached two...
View ArticleSquid-Webmin- Upstream proxy
Hi, Ive just setup squid on an Ubuntu box using webmin to manage it. How do I set squid to use an upstream proxy server? Cheers, Nick
View ArticleCopier on network windows 2003 server cannot ping default gateway, can ping DHCP
We have a windows 2003 server running DHCP , DNS, DC, and AD, and a Netgear gigabit rated firewall with a Canon copier shared on the network. The firewall is setup as the default gateway. From the...
View ArticleModem and barrel connector equal major signal loss
The client has a modem in their network and has about 40 users who are uploading and downloading lots of video and graphic material. They are interactive media company. The cable run which is coaxial...
View ArticleNetwork Issues.....
Good morning from chilly South Africa..... So I have two colleagues in the same section of the office with the same issue. When they plug in their LAN cables or attempt to connect to the wifi, the...
View ArticleTidying up network rack - next step ?
Almost 9 months ago, I posted a bonus pic in this thread :http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/post/1799009 I've done some work on this, one cable at a time. Now it's like this :
View ArticleSetting up a new network
Hi everyone. Im quite new here & to networking ;) I'm helping my uncle who wants to open a new office (1st one for the new project) and I would appreciate some ideas and opinions from you guys. It...
View ArticleLinking two buildings together - VPN or T1 (1.5M/1.5M) point-to-point?
Hello, Our company is expanding and as such is getting a separate office building a few miles down the road. I was originally planning on using two ubiquiti dishes to accomplish this, but we aren't...
View ArticleStrange re-connect problem
Very strange problem. When computer locks the screen after 15 minutes inactivity, the computer disappears from the network all together and you can't ping it. When local user logs back in, it appears...
View ArticleLooking for a new internet firewall/router
Hey Guys & Gals, I'm looking for a new router/firewall platform for my growing network. Currently I have about 75 users. I have been running an IPCop firewall/router for quite sometime and its...
View ArticleWAP PoE uses
I have never used PoE before, but I am in a situation where it would require electrical rewiring to place the WAPs where I want. Is this technology reliable and is there a particular type of WAP that...
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